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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mandler's The Original Sausage Company vs O'Naturals including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $200,000 | $764,000 - $1,000,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | up to 3% of gross | - |
| Year Founded | 2003 | 1998 |
| Year Franchised | 2003 | 2005 |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 15 years |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 15 years |
| Renewal Fee | - | 50% of current franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | -/- | No/No |
| Start-up Costs | -/- | No/No |
| Equipment | -/- | No/No |
| Inventory | -/- | No/No |
| Receivables | -/- | No/No |
| Payroll | -/- | No/No |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | * Available at headquarters: 6 weeks * At franchisee's location: Up to 5 days |
| Support | - | - |
| Marketing | - | - |
| Operations | - | * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 25 * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | No | - |
Mandler's is the greatest thing to hit the quick-serve restaurant scene -- and franchising! Mandler's offers proprietary recipes for European-style sausages, grilled fresh and served on our own power-baked bread rolls, along with delicious side dishes and refreshing drinks, in a chic and appealing atmosphere.
NO LONGER FRANCHISING